shrub · design plant record

Hamamelis virginiana

American witch hazel

Late yellow flowers extend interest on a substantial woodland shrub.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

4.57–9.14 m (15–30 ft)

Spread at maturity

4.57–6.1 m (15–20 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil / Wet-soil tolerance (check details)

Source-reported USDA zones

3–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Autumn, Winter

Fit it to the site

Moist, draining soil with space for a broad crown.

Species size can exceed a small border; ornamental cultivars differ.

Keep the care in the decision

Use light selective pruning and allow the mature branch spread.

Origin & safety checks

Eastern North America. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.